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Temporary shelter is available for Islanders in need, especially during extreme weather events or inclement weather. Additional emergency shelter beds have been allocated in preparation for inclement weather this week. Media contact: Rebecca Gass Senior Communications Officer...
Mike and Janine Hamilton have been foster parents for more than ten years and have even made an addition to their home so they can help keep siblings together in families where multiple children are in care. “Giving kids the opportunity to do things that they haven’t had the...
Islanders can provide their input for the Child Protection Act consultation draft through online submissions beginning today. The Act is reviewed every five years by an advisory committee on behalf of the Minister of Social Development and Housing. This year, the Child Protection...
The Department of Social Development and Housing is offering food support for Island families impacted by the school closures in Charlottetown. If your family is facing challenges securing healthy food, this program can help. We provide pre-cooked, reheatable meals for children...
Islanders are invited to the Community Outreach Centre at 241 Euston Street in Charlottetown for an open house on Saturday, September 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is open to all members of the public who will be able to see the space, learn about the services offered...
The Province is launching an Island-wide initiative that supports healthy aging. Age Friendly PEI Inc. is a community organization that promotes awareness of and supports communities in their work towards becoming age friendly. An age-friendly community is one where policies...
The summer food security program is open for registration for families in need of support. Precooked meals that can be reheated are available for any Island family facing challenges in securing healthy food for their children. Registration is required and meals will be delivered...
Shelter for male identifying individuals over the age of 19 dependent on substances will now be available at 35 Weymouth Street, Smith Lodge. Services previously offered at Deacon House at 130 Deacon Grove Lane, will be provided at the new location as of June 28, 2021. Any...
Program changes provide more money and supports to help Island seniors living in their own homes. The Seniors Independence Initiative offers financial assistance for light housekeeping, home maintenance, snow removal, grass cutting, meal preparation, and transportation...
The Community Outreach Centre will move to its new home at 241 Euston Street in Charlottetown tomorrow. The centre will continue to be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and offer support to people seeking financial assistance, counselling, employment, food and housing...